MP Expenses

Bournemouth East MP expenses — Tom Hayes

£1,598 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Tom Hayes
Current MP

Tom Hayes

Labour

Tom Hayes is the current MP for Bournemouth East (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,598 in IPSA business costs — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. See the full profile with itemised claims or read the methodology.

Total claimed — 2026-27

£1,598

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Bournemouth East MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Bournemouth East?
Tom Hayes (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East.
How much has the MP for Bournemouth East claimed in expenses?
Tom Hayes claimed £1,598 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
How much is Tom Hayes paid as an MP?
The 2026/27 basic salary for a Member of Parliament is £98,599 from 1 April 2026, set by IPSA. Additional paid roles and outside earnings are separate. The £1,598 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Tom Hayes claim the most on?
Tom Hayes's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,598.
How do Bournemouth East's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Tom Hayes claimed £1,598. Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation — claim levels reflect factors like constituency distance from Westminster and staffing needs.

Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.